Laura Mabel Blackstock Dunn (August 7, 1880 - April 9, 1968) was an American clubwoman.
Laura Mabel Blackstock Dunn (August 7, 1880 - April 9, 1968) was an American clubwoman.
Laura Mabel Blackstock was born in Ventura, California, on August 7, 1880, the daughter of Judge Nehemiah Blackstock (1846-1928) and Abigail "Abbie" Smith (1848-1930). [1] Nehemiah practiced law there for about 30 years and in 1897 was appointed to the State Railroad Commission; in 1905 he was appointed State Banking Commissioner. [2]
The family moved to Los Angeles in 1905. [1]
Mabel B. Dunn was active in club affairs. [1] She was the curator of the Shakespeare section of the Highland Park Ebell Club in Los Angeles. [1] She was also a member of the Friday Morning Club and Kate Tupper Galpin Club. [1]
In 1906 Mabel Blackstock married Oliver Dunn, an early resident of the Oxnard area, and had two children: Oliver Charles Dunn (1909–1998) and Gerald/Gerold Camarillo Dunn (1911–1980). They first lived at Camarillo, California, and later moved to 5409 Pasadena Ave., Los Angeles, California [1]
With the help of his father-in-law, Oliver Dunn became vice-president and trust officer of the Merchant Bank & Trust Co. of Los Angeles. In 1911 he opened his own company, the International Indemnity Company. He died in 1912 for blood disease. [2]
She died on April 9, 1968, and is buried with her family at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale). [2] [3]
Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 East Florence Avenue in Inglewood, California, was founded in 1905. A number of notable people, including entertainment and sports personalities, have been interred or entombed there.
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